CADIZ — The Cadiz American Legion Post 34 has donated a $5,000 check to the Cadiz Police Department. Legion Commander Steve Keesey shared, “We appreciate the police department for all they do for the town and all they have done. We’d like to help them with their equipment.”
Finance Officer Ed Long said explained they had some increase in their charity fund. “We wanted to do something to help law enforcement, especially with the war on drugs. We donate as much as we can to the children and youth in the county. We like to keep our money in Harrison County,” he said.
Chief Ryan McCann expressed his gratitude on behalf of the department, “Myself along with the Cadiz Police Department are very grateful to receive this donation. The money will be put toward necessary new equipment through the purchase of new body cameras and system software.”
Body cameras are one of the most important tools for officers. They add a layer of protection for both the officer and the general public and have been growing in use across the country for over a decade. “[Post 34] over the years has always done good things for veterans and first responders,” McCann said.
Officer Brandon Groves (from left), Lieutenant Ron Carter, and Chief Ryan McCann accept a donation from Legion Post 34 Commander Steve Keesye, Finance Officer Ed Long, First Vice Ed Heavener, and Legion member Eric Miller.
